Treatment

Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment may not be necessary, since about 90% of cases of angiodysplasia of the colon stop bleeding on their own. Treatment options include the following:

Colonoscopy

Your doctor can often treat tissues with heat to seal bleeding blood vessels during a colonoscopy.

Angiography

The blood supply to the bleeding area can be clotted through angiography.

Medical Therapy

Hormonal therapy with estrogen can be helpful for some causes.

Medications called somatostatin analogs may be used to prevent bleeding in some people.

Surgery

Surgery to remove the affected area of the colon may sometimes be necessary.

Prevention

There are no current guidelines to prevent angiodysplasia of the colon.

Revision Information

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.